Spokane Housing Authority

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 1st, 2019, until September 15th, 2019.

Please note: According to the SHA, "To qualify you must:

• Be a current Housing Choice Voucher participant for at least one full year.
• Have copy of the First Time Homebuyer's Certificate to present to SHA for each member of the household over the age of 18 years."
• According to a SHA representative, the First Time Homebuyer's Certificate is given once a person has completed the homeownership course.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Submit electronic copies of the certificates
2. Bring the certificates into SHA during normal business hours.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Public housing residents affected by a RAD conversion

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Pope Francis Haven Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from July 6, 2020, until until June 25, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

• Pope Francis Haven Apartments is located at 16412 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99037. This complex opened in 2017 and offers 51 service enriched two and three bedroom units for homeless families with children.

There were five ways to apply during the opening period: 

1. Print the online paper application.
2. Pick up a paper application from the Pope Francis Haven Apartments leasing office.
3. Call the Pope Francis Haven Apartments leasing office.
4. Email the SHA.
5. Call the Homeless Family Coordinated Assessment.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA public notice on June 17, 2021.

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for Studio, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Homeyard Cottages is closed.

The SHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 25, 2023, until February 3, 2023. there is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

• Homeyard Cottages, 3080 N Hemlock St, Spokane, WA  – (4) Studio; (3) 1-bedroom; (9) 2-bedroom; (3) 3-bedroom

There were five ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Print the paper application online.
2. Complete an application in person at the SHA office.
3. Pick up an application at any of the properties locations or visiting the properties leasing office.
4. Call SHA office.
5. Email SHA.

Once the paper application was completed, it was either:

1. Dropped off at the SHA office or to the SHA Customer Service Staff.
2. Placed in the Dropbox outside the SHA office.
3. Mailed to the SHA office.
4. Dropped off at any of the Apartments listed above, but encouraged to submit to the Spokane Housing Authority location.

Income limits can be found here.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Households with Dependents/Homeless.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: this information was verified by the SHA notice on January 26, 2023.

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Multiple Properties from March 25, 2024, until March 29, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

• Alexandria Apartments, 623 S Howard, Spokane, WA; 1 and 2-bedroom units; Not Accessible
• Arrowleaf Village, 380 S Aspen St., Airway Heights, WA; 2 and 3-bedroom units; Accessible
• Beloved Sunset Apartments, 2804 W 7th Ave., Spokane, WA; 2-bedroom units; Not Accessible
• Casas Salvadas, 1314 W Maxwell Ave., Spokane, WA; 3-bedroom units; Not Accessible
• Casas Salvadas, 1024 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA; 1 and 2 bedroom units; Not Accessible
• Summit View, 820 N Summit Blvd., Spokane, WA; 2 and 3-bedroom units; Not Accessible
• Cedar West, 4018 W Rowan Ave., Spokane, WA; 2-bedroom units; Not Accessible
• Sharon Lord Apartments, 1203-1207 N Madison Street, Spokane, WA; 2-bedroom units; Accessible
• Walnut Corners, 1403 W Mallon St., Spokane, WA; 2 and 3-bedroom units; Accessible
• Parsons, 108 S. Jefferson St., Spokane, WA; 2-bedroom units; Accessible

There were six ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Print the paper application that was available on the SHA website.
3. Complete an application in person at the SHA office.
4. Pick up an application at any of the properties locations or visiting the properties leasing offices.
5. Call SHA office to request an application.
6. Email SHA to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was be either:

1. Emailed to SHA.
2. Dropped off at the dropbox at SHA office.
3. Mailed to the SHA office.
4. Dropped off at the Apartments.

Income limits could be found here.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA public notice on March 11, 2024.

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

A list of all SHA Public Housing communities can be found here.

For more information, visit the SHA website, or call the office at (509) 328-2953.

The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) last accepted Near Elderly and Disabled Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments at Clare View Apartments from March 25, 2024 at 8:00 am, until March 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm PST.

• Clare View - located in Spokane, WA – 2-bedroom units; Accessible

There were six ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Print the paper application that will be available on the SHA website.
3. Complete an application in person at the SHA office.
4. Pick up an application at any of the properties locations or visiting the properties leasing offices.
5. Call SHA office to request an application
6. Email SHA to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be either:

1. Emailed to SHA.
2. Dropped off at the dropbox at SHA office.
3. Mailed to the SHA office.
4. Dropped off at the Apartment.

Income limits could be found here.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Disabled and Near Elderly (55+)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA public notice on March 11, 2024.